Topic 1a - cell structure and cell division ( 5. Mitosis )

Question 1

what is mitosis

Answer 1

when a cell reproduces itself by splitting to form two identical daughter cells.

Question 2

Stage 1 in cell cycle

Answer 2

Cell replicates its DNA to form two copies of every chromosome, as well as making more sub-cellular structures like mitochondria, ribosomes and chloroplasts

Question 3

Stage 2 in cell cycle

Answer 3

Mitosis: the chromosomes separate into 2 identical sets of 46 (23 pairs), and each set is pulled to opposite sides of the cell as the nucleus divides into two

Question 4

Stage 3 in cell cycle

Answer 4

The cell membrane and cytoplasm split and divide to form two identical cells